folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 241 out of 17537
  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. Hayabd
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a masterpiece and taylor showd her writing ability on it. it’s her best album. This is ART… Expand
  2. Merlina
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, Taylor Swift is a genius and folklore left me speachless so that's all I can say
  3. 5holesinthefenc
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The lyricism in this whole album is so deep, poetic and descriptive. You can really picture every line she sings so well. The sound of the album perfectly with the ethereal and magical aesthetic. The whole thing is a sonic and lyrical masterpiece.
  4. viniciusbritto
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor sempre surpreendendo, álbum para ouvir e se desligar de tudo, coesão e aclamação
  5. Pratiksha
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I died went for a to the heaven and me back after listening to
    FOLKLORE It's a **** MASTERPIECE.
    Like a literal
    masterpiece. EACH and Every song in this
    album is
    beautiful, peaceful,
    calm heavenly and
    Soothing.
    Taylor's voice is so soft soothing and
    gentle on every single track. Like Heaven end
    singing.that kind of
    album.
  6. Ropes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Easily AOTY worthy. Swift has successfully perfected another genre. In this age of hip hip and increasing value of party, dancy music she has chosen herself and tapped the emotions that no one even knew even existed. This might not be the regular mainstream music but it was also swift who made country come back on chart topping positions. Constantly challenging herself with differentEasily AOTY worthy. Swift has successfully perfected another genre. In this age of hip hip and increasing value of party, dancy music she has chosen herself and tapped the emotions that no one even knew even existed. This might not be the regular mainstream music but it was also swift who made country come back on chart topping positions. Constantly challenging herself with different genre, a artist in a league above all contemporary artists. Laudingly the best artist of the decade.… Expand
  7. musicjunkie99
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is a Lyrical genius with an ever evolving style. This album proves that Ms. Swift can seamlessly jump through different genres while still remaining connected to her writing style, and more importantly, her base.
  8. sk_shifa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a MASTERPIECE!!!! the lyrics, the melodies,Taylor's voice each and everything is just perfect
  9. didiv_
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An absolute lyrical masterpiece and Taylor's most mature album. Absolutely in love with her storytelling and the amount of heart and soul put into this work. This album is a magical piece of art.
  10. folkforest
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Imma let you finish ...... but Taylor Swift had the best album of all time OF ALL TIME… Expand
  11. alejlopezgarc
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum que sobrepasa todo lo antes realizado por Taylor de una forma impresionante. Algo que antes no pensabamos que Taylor fuera capaz. Nos demostró versatilidad, calidad de escribir y sobre todo un gran sentimiento en cada canción.
  12. eliif
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I really love it. The songs are very meaningful and I think it's Taylor's best album by lyrical way
  13. Rubylanc123
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Album of the year by far. The production really makes the lyrics speak to you. It is impossible to sum up how great this album is. For Taylor to be able to create stories that when you listen to them make you feel like your in your own movie amazes me. To be able to conquer country, pop and now hopefully Alternative is an achievement only the great accomplish. This is what Taylor has done.Album of the year by far. The production really makes the lyrics speak to you. It is impossible to sum up how great this album is. For Taylor to be able to create stories that when you listen to them make you feel like your in your own movie amazes me. To be able to conquer country, pop and now hopefully Alternative is an achievement only the great accomplish. This is what Taylor has done. This album proves how Taylor is able to make risks, and how diverse her music is. Although the genre and production has changed from what she usually releases, one thing that never changes is the impact of her Song writing and especially in this album, her storytelling. Folklore is the perfect album in a time like today. There is no need to make complete pop songs, instead there is nothing better than being able to listen to a song and to be able to visualise what the images the lyrics are implying. This is something that you can always be guaranteed with when you listen to a Taylor Swift song. It is a leap from the pop album Lover, that was released just over 11 months ago. Overall this is a stella album that will forever be remembered as one of, if not Taylors best album… Expand
  14. jackantonoffr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album felt like a fever dream i didn't want to wake up from. the fact that taylor wrote it during quarantine just makes me more impressed. her storytelling, songwriting and vocal skills just get better and better and i'm just so proud of watching her grow through the years. truly iconic album.
  15. nayanika23
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in every possible way. Taylor Swift as always, does not fail to baffle her fans in every possible way. This album marks her impeccably smooth transition to yet another genre of music. The instrumentation, the vocals and above all, the lyrics together create an atmosphere of a place far far away from the derelicts of today's time. Beautifully crafted and tragic in its ownA masterpiece in every possible way. Taylor Swift as always, does not fail to baffle her fans in every possible way. This album marks her impeccably smooth transition to yet another genre of music. The instrumentation, the vocals and above all, the lyrics together create an atmosphere of a place far far away from the derelicts of today's time. Beautifully crafted and tragic in its own exquisite way, for me this might just be the best album of her entire career.… Expand
  16. jeahnol
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Admit it. This is the best album of 2020. Shame to the little monsters who are giving this album a 0. Love Lady Gaga but that's so low of you guys.
  17. mateo12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    completamente cohesivo, me siento conforme con su nuevo trabajo, uno de los más sólidos desde RED o reputation
  18. evanmarcus13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sonically, a perfect bittersweet and euphoric piece. Lyrically, an in-depth cohesive poetry book that will provoke crying. The spirit of folklore is truly evident here, an chain of storytelling that’s so allusive yet so specific. My favorite album by Taylor Swift and is already in my top 3 albums of all time and I’ve only listened to it for 24 hours.
  19. LcHlnrv
    Jul 24, 2020
    1
    I didn’t like this album. I excepted more from Artist of the Decade plus the fact merch was made for Autumn, Winter and she drop it now because its last week Billboard count some sales....as a fan disappointed. She should have Wait more and have less song... :((
  20. Mellowine
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    What an incredible album! Every song has great lyrics! Hoax, peace , exile, the 1 are my favourites by far. But ig in some time all of them gonna be my favourite, this album is that good!
  21. Nguekekssk
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Greatttttt! This album is like the most profound emotion Taylor has ever put kn
  22. Nguyenquochyy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sad, Beautiful and Tragic.
    Deserve to receive Grammy Album Of The Year. Congratulations Taylor
  23. Taylors_swiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really love this album this album is my favorite album from Taylor this album is the proved that she's is a great singer and songwriter and I stan her even more and my fav is cardigan and exile… Expand
  24. Patricksouza
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Just perfect!!!! Delicate, and with verses that come to be a poetry. Taylor excelled this time and delivered a magnificent job that was done in 4 months. The stories she tells and the connections between certain songs is just perfect.
  25. ashswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum con sonidos super hermosos te transportan a la historia que Taylor quizo describir de manera única, una digna obra de arte… Expand
  26. allanahwright
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her most poetic yet. The most “Taylor Swift” a Taylor Swift album can be. She details an enthralling story of loss, love and youth as the album progresses. The complexity of each song ties in with a desperate love story that swift is trying to tell, with key lyrics to link in each story, each individual and each emotion. Fans will have an amazing time picking apart the secret messages inHer most poetic yet. The most “Taylor Swift” a Taylor Swift album can be. She details an enthralling story of loss, love and youth as the album progresses. The complexity of each song ties in with a desperate love story that swift is trying to tell, with key lyrics to link in each story, each individual and each emotion. Fans will have an amazing time picking apart the secret messages in the lyrics, as they engage themselves in what it means to be the subject of Swifts intent. Swift has worked through many genres, she has made every single one her own and has used them all to her absolute advantage. However, Swift needed this genre shift to demonstrate her true, authentic lyricism that is too often brushed over. This folk, indie, alternative album serves everything fans have been searching for since her depart from her third country/pop studio album, RED. After the commercial success of her previous pop albums 1989, Rep and Lover, Swifts approach to this new genre has been seamless. It is truly something that fits who she is without a doubt in anyone’s mind. This album is the type of album you want to hide away in a forest, lay on the ground, holding old literature and cry too, fall in love too and dissect everything single lyric, harmony and note. Her fans have been searching for something in her discography to rival the lyricism and intelligence in RED, her most critically acclaimed album so far, but also her most under appreciated. With Folklore, we have found it. I believe Swift has unlocked something in her musicality that she has been hiding since RED was written, her freedom, her storytelling, her openness to love and her ability to relive, create or view heartbreak and turn it into compelling poetry. This album will undoubtedly age in an incredible way, like the finest of wines produced from Europe. Long lost treasure that has been undiscovered for years. That’s what this album feels like, the feeling of running in the rain, growing old, and finding an intimate space you can only have with yourself and your thoughts. Swift allows others to experience things they never have before, through her words and her story telling. The amazing team that put together this album should be proud of themselves, it is her best work yet. It will outlive it’s time, as this album simply does not have a use-by date. I hope Swift continues with these unpopular genres and continues to make albums authentic to her, and showcase her amazing lyrical ability. Something the world needs most at this time.
    100!    … Expand
  27. Alidream
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is everything I needed in this time.
    All of the characters she created and the LYRICS! OH!    … Expand
  28. Godrox20
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Wow this album is amazing. I've never been a Taylor Swift fan but i really like the sound of this album and it's a great album to listening during the pandemic . Good Job Taylor .
  29. superpaooey
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    never been so sad and confused from an album. and the fact that she wrote it during the isolation, my lazy ass could NEVER!!!
  30. SNW22
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Stunning. A lyrical masterpiece that every demographic will surely find beautiful. The escape we all need in 2020. She is a genius and has truly out-done herself with this one.
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Uncut
    Aug 13, 2020
    90
    It's a sharp turn to the left for Swift and a fine reminder that she is more than just a gleaming pop phenomenon, but a remarkable songwriter too. [Oct 2020, p.36]
  2. DIY Magazine
    Aug 7, 2020
    90
    A modern-folk masterpiece which finds her moving from her previous pop bangers into stunningly simple yet sharp melodies, ‘folklore’ will be going down in Swiftie history as one of her most unexpected, and undoubtedly one of her best.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 3, 2020
    60
    These 16 tracks (17 on the deluxe version) play out quite pleasurably in their entirety, the joins between Swift, Dessner and Antonoff ultimately only of niche interest. But Swift’s powerful songs reach their climaxes with bittersweet orchestrations, rather than blows to the solar plexus or a ringing in the ears. Everything hovers; little truly lands.
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